Slate Voice: “The Self-Made Man”

Listen to Slate’s John Swansburg read his story on the myth of the self-made man.

Illustration composite by Slate. Portraits by Charlie Powell and background by Happy Menocal.

This story is part of a special Slate Plus feature package“The Self-Made Man.”Be sure to check out the other Slate Plus exclusives related to this story, including a behind-the-scenes podcast on the backstory of the piece and an inside look at how the self-made men profiled in John Swansburg’s story see their sons.

As a member of Slate Plus, you’ll get access to exclusive podcasts—including this full audio of a special SlateFresca story, “The Self-Made Man” read by the author, Slate deputy editor John Swansburg.